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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 901.10 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 901.10 and 235.90 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 901.10 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/901.10 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 901.10 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 212,567.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,567.83/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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